The Remarkable Personal Collection of Martine Saunier, the American Importer of Henri Jayer and Madame Bize-Leroy

HONG KONG, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- "Let me make this very clear: This consignment is going to be the last of its kind. I will never again be able to select such a fantastic range of Henri Jayer wines, and I literally cleaned out most of my private cellar.... I have a few nice bottles left for my own drinking, but this is really most of my Jayer holdings you have gotten here, so take good care of it and enjoy it while you can," Martine Saunier.

Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150105/166911
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150105/166912

Martine Saunier is one of the true icons of the wine industry, a person far ahead of her time. Fueled by a passion for wine, she began importing wines into the US that would ultimately become legends. The wines of Henri Jayer, Madame Bize-Leroy, Domaine d'Auvenay, Emmanuel Rouget, Meo-Camuzet, Domaine du Pegau and Chateau Rayas are only a few of the hundreds of discoveries Martine has made over the years, but without question the most famous and collectible. Acker Merrall will auction this month what will clearly be the last of its kind ever offered, the Single Owner Collection of Martine Saunier. This is a breathtaking opportunity to acquire perfect bottles of incredible provenance from an industry superstar, Martine Saunier, through the industry's global leader, Acker Merrall.

An insightful, exclusive interview with Martine Saunier about Henri Jayer, Madame Leroy, her career and her personal collection is available here. The entire catalog for The Single Owner Collection of Martine Saunier can also be found and viewed here. Also, Acker Merrall is proud to promote a limited edition of the beautiful film starring Martine Saunier, "A Year in Burgundy" which can be purchased at www.ayearinburgundy.com.

"Honored and proud are not strong enough words to say how I feel personally that Martine, with her rigor in every element of how her wine is selected, cared for and handled, has chosen Acker Merrall as the firm to auction what will be remembered by generations of collectors as one of the most remarkable and legendary cellars ever to be offered," said Acker Merrall & Condit's CEO, John Kapon. "As Martine said, there will be no more after we finish auctioning her personal collection. The selection of Jayer is nothing short of staggering, and likely the last opportunity to acquire this kind of quantity of single owner Jayer. Jayer is revered and adored, and there will never be more of his wine, unfortunately. Martine brought Jayer to the world. It will be clear as collectors review the catalog that this is a chance to acquire the best of the best from a wine icon."

For interview requests and press inquiries contact Lambert Jemley via email.

Contact:
Lambert Jemley
212-787-1700
Email

SOURCE Acker Merrall